Panelists Mark Platt, David Fiegenschue and Cliff Smith discuss the importance of a robust, up-to-date branding and marketing strategy and practice to the success of a nonprofit organization. Each panelist will speak for 10–15 minutes followed by a discussion between the panelists and the audience.

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Our annual get-together produced a multi-contributor design and screen printing event. Several family members had recently taken on raising chickens, so the hen with fig in beak and wearing one shoe became the group design.

After the image was drawn on the screen and the screen processed, dozens of tshirts were printed in all sizes from tiny to huge. Several additional prints were screened onto different colors of 12″ x 17.5″ construction paper.

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The Haggerty Gallery at the University of Dallas presented a selection of work by alumni of the University of Dallas Printmaking Department. Professor Strunck’s inestimable influence as a teacher is celebrated by this exhibit. It also marks his retirement from teaching this spring.

Kleineword, a lithograph by David Fiegenschue, was included in the exhibit. The work for the show was selected by Professor Mark Anderson, printmaker and Chairman of the Art Department at Baylor University.

Fiegenschue received a BA in Printmaking under Strunck, studying etching, screen printing and lithography.

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Several local design professionals, including FigDesign’s David Fiegenschue, met at North Lake College to review and provide input for the school’s growing Computer Graphics program. The group:

Evaluated the goals and objectives of the Computer Graphics program

Established workplace competencies for student occupations

Revised and updated the Computer Graphics program curriculum

Evaluated the adequacy of existing college facilities, equipment and software

Advised on the purchase of new hardware and software

Identified local business and industry leaders who may provide students with external learning experiences

Sought placement opportunities and employment for students

“Education is obviously a key component in shaping the future of design and visual communications,” said Fiegenschue. “In this fast-paced and fluid environment, the next generation will need to be flexible, smart and up-to-date on tools, platforms and strategies to help clients. Colleges that lead students forward will help shape the language of design.”